Baldwin Park Boxer Wins Super Light Weight Championship

BALDWIN PARK, CA — Baldwin Park Boxing Club Alumni and former Boxing Club instructor Jose "Chon" Zepeda overwhelmingly won a unanimous decision, crowning him the new USNBC super lightweight champion. Hard work led him to his current professional career where "Chon" is ranked #3 in the United States and #5 in the World in the lightweight division.

Jose Zepeda began his amateur career in Baldwin Park, CA first as a boxing club member and then as an amateur boxing instructor from December of 2008 to December of 2011.

Eighty percent of Zepeda's wins have been via knockouts with a total of twenty-five K.O.'s. Much of his success stems from his cornermen Mr. Sal Hernandez and his brother Mr. Rene Zepeda.
In 2018, he won the World Boxing Association Intercontinental Light Weight Title. The previous year, Jose "Chon" Zepeda captured the World Boxing Organization International Super Light Weight title.

"It takes much discipline and determination to become a World Champion in boxing," Mayor Manuel Lozano said."Not only is 'Chon' a world-class champion, but he is also a world-class act. His dedication and perseverance will set an example to all youth who are striving to become powerful athletes."

"My special thanks to the City of Baldwin Park's Mayor, City Council and Manny Carrillo Director of the Parks and Recreation Department" voiced Mr. Rene Zepeda, Jose 'Chon' Zepeda's cornerman and brother. "Our family and Jose are very grateful for the City of Baldwin Park and what they do for the community day in and day out. Their support gave 'Chon' the ability to thrive in boxing. Jose is looking forward to the future and capturing even more world titles!"